Rebooot: Lyrie's Stoler Stories

So Aubree had no choice but to tell her family.

Reed is the blonde father, Nadia the brown haired mom and Yusuf aka Yu is Aubree's cousin.

Reed always the more lax one took this news in his stride.

Yu's face is hilarious and well Nadia?

She was not take it well throwing her hands out exclaiming

"Why! Aubree! Why??!"

She went into a panic driven rant about how her and Reed tried so hard for this not to happen!

Despite her own jumbled feelings, Aubree felt offended and attacked, she wanted her mom to be okay with this.....

They had been growing further and further apart, sure she had been somewhat of a daddy's girl her whole life, but after Blake's death (older brother struck down by lightening) and Aubree turning into a teenager who was getting more her own ideas and opinions.

The mother and daughter had been having more rift between them.

She left the room after the silence hit, she swirled into her athletic outfit and went straight for her yoga mat.

She tried to find some ---- no not peace but a center in this now chaos, having a teen mom daughter!

Declan of course came over and since his wife was having a rough time, Reed took the time to talk to Aubree and Declan about what this really meant.

Did they understand? Declan is such a sweet kid though, Reed had good vibes from him after his talk.

So much so, that Reed went and placed an assuring kiss on Nadia's cheek telling her they'd all make it through this

Aww so after Aubree threw up again poor girl, Declan came to comfort her!

These two are very sweet. But er right in the bathroom next to a vomit filled toilet? Okay.

And of course mom is there to clean up the aftermath.

But Nadia was still pretty stressed out, so it helped her to do some cleaning.

Declan sleeps over a lot in a spare room.

The Adler's and Eos's had discussed the best time for Declan to move in and that is when they are sure the baby is in the safe zone.

Declan makes Aubs favorite cookie (oatmeal) and tries to cheer her up from her pregnancy symptoms by flirting, he is truly trying and its super cute to watch~

Also the slice of life makes pregnancy so much more in depth! Aubree keeps feeling drained and feeling baby kicks poor girl not a happy time right now!

Who and what is Aubree calling?

Well first to confirm she is still coming to her ultrasound appointment, to see the sex of her baby.

And a several more connecting calls are to set up a baby shower for her!

But about 9ish months later.....

The teen had only been getting the mail!

Max sucked in his breath losing it in the same breath at the sting throbbed in his face. He saw Bren lifting her arm again, anger her whole expression, he went to try and be prepared this time, to block.

“You’re PLUM MAX!”

“I AM NOT BEING STUCK WITH HER.”

"Your life is ruined not mine!”

“But…..I….what?”

Max’s head was throbbing trying to process the words, it did not help her voice partially echoed everywhere.

“A baby?” he felt so numb, so confused, when…. when was she going to say haha?

“Yes a baby. Your baby. Not mine. I am far too, hot for this, I have a future in modeling okay? It can’t be ruined. I was lucky while having to carry it, I did not get horrible out of shape…. Its yours!"

"You messed up. I had requirements when we hooked up! You’d be safe when with me!”

“I was!” Max latched onto the accusation unable to handle anything else she said at the moment.

“Some…..something went wrong….a baby? Us?”

“No you.”

There was a long stretch of silence.

Max’s heart was pounding sharp pangs if fear and…excitement maybe ignorant excitement, but none the less went through him.

“Bren? Where is she? What did you name her? Is she okay? Is she pretty? A baby…” his head spun some more, “We can do this… you and I.” as if he was ignoring all she said or denying it. “It will be okay Bren we can DO this, I have a job and my siblings can help us.” Max's voice gaining pace more and more vibrant.

But Brenda was not having it. She became aggressively mocking and even yawned rudely exaggerating it. “Are you done with your fantasies? Or I guess it could be real, but take out the M.E. got it?"

“But………… how can you just…….” Max felt so defeated. He just slouched into himself, she did not even want to try.

Brenda was satisfied her message finally sunk in, “How could I? Because I have a life and a future beyond being some baby's mom! You were only a hook up for me, that is it, that baby is a mistake. "

"I don’t need or want either of you. So I am out of here!"

With a defined strut, she started to leave saying as she went.

“If you don’t want the baby you can leave it at the police station.”

"No you hold it!"

Max felt rage boil up, he felt awful, this person he had so much fun with, now, ugh, she was impossible how could she just, not care about? Just like how his mom never cared for them, him. He moved in front of her, balling his fist up to try and contain his rage.

“You’re disgusting!”

“Hey wow I-”

“SHUT YOUR MOUTH!” he gritted his teeth, but this abandonment was personal, hit to close to home, way, way too real. “I’ve heard enough! Nothing but uncaring, horrible, twisted stuff out of your mouth! So quiet! You listen." " Fine. I can’t control you, but I’m not some sicko abandoner like you!” “It was a mistake, but she is not! Not to me! And I don’t plan on leaving her at
the police station or Or on the city streets to fend for HERSELF!"

“You are heartless, you’re a cold sick person, I've lived that life. I won’t let her." "So I won’t TAKE her, I will HAVE her! As my daughter and I’ll treat her like one and take care of her! I’ll love her!” “So GO. WE are the ones that don’t need someone like YOU.”

Brenda flared her nostrils and strutted off.

Max stood there calming down as the adrenaline still pumped like crazy through him. Everything was quiet and he had no idea if it was from their fight or the late hour.

He took more deep breaths before coming into the apartment. Peeking into the pink cradle that the hospital had to provide. The little baby peered up at him and he leaned closer smiling.

“You’re so teeny.” he whispered lightly wiggling his fingers.

She make grunting cooing sounds at him. His heart jumped and threaded with nervous happiness. “You’re so cute, hello, baby, I’m Max, I’m your dad and, I’m am here for you.”

The hours slipped by and soon Max feel asleep only to be woken by the baby. Hearing the increasing fusses of his daughter, Max had to pull it together and hastily and sloppily put together a baby bottle, poor guy looks so confused at what to do.

He was really unsure of what he was doing and it did not stop there. The first diaper change was a disaster, he found himself crying in the shower while the poor baby fussed then wailed. Max gave the the diaper change another go and did better this time, at least the poor girl got some sleep.

After such a rough night, Max did not get a lot of sleep mostly the newborn yes, but because of his own worries and fears and insecurities. "What am I going to do? How do I tell Mckenna or Lilith? anyone else? plum, plum, plum." Those were just some worries, money and actually taking care of the teeny infant also endlessly patrolled his mind. Not able to sleep, Max went out and turn the TV on low, but could not pay attention. Everything became too much and its say breakout and that could be true but I say more breakdown, as reality hit, shaking him to his very core. 

That is where we will leave poor Max for now.

Aubree was insanely popular and had an amazing support system, just look at all who came to support her and her baby!

Also Pinky is over there telling jokes and cracking up the crowd!

Even Brother Blake wants to feel the little baby~ aww so cute~

He was not ready to move on to the Netherlands, since his untimely death being struck by lightening on his teen birthday.

Again, the Adler curse.

Soon it was time for the little gal to come. Aubree had a rough pregnancy, and the birth was no less hard. Declan was so worked up he fled from the room having to be calmed and wait in the waiting room. After many challenging hours, the sim world would welcome, Hazel Adler. Happy birthday little one!

Hazel is not the happiest seeing Aubree to start (she was just hungry) but Aubree gazed down at her wide eyed but smiling, suddenly the word "mom" hit very hard into reality.

It has been a day and a half and Aubree is already too tired but her baby's smile is worth all the missed sleep!

Aubree is a heavy sleeper so I had to have her nap since sleeping she would sleep through Hazel’s cries and Nadia and Reed would have to get the baby.

Yep her baby makes it all worth it even with the struggle.!

Wondering where Declan is? He has not been gone for too long but when Aubree shows Hazel off to him, his reaction, face, shocks me, is the real feelings coming out now? Declan....nooo.

But never fear Nadia is here! She realized it’s not even the baby but other teenage emotions, so she uses her technique to have Dec talk it out with her and calm down, let things go, 
his fears, doubts, insecurities etc.
Afterward, Dec was much calmer and could appearciate his little girl, the deeper love he felt for her intensified.
 

The two of them have a nice dinner together while Hazel napped and talked more about what had been bugging Declan.

He was embarrassed to say in the scheme of things but schoolwork, teachers expectations, he was a rather, slow learner so sometimes it was hard for him. Aubree sympathized with him being supportive and suggested to ask her dad for some advice.

Nadia and Aubree started not getting along so well when Aubree became a teenager, normal, I think, they have different personalities and it’s not like they hate each other.

They just butt heads a lot.

Well you see.... Aubree is not happy...but why?

A loud wailing from Aubree's room and grandma made it to the cradle first and with her level 10 parenting did super-effective care.

This clearly does not sit well with Aubs.

You see, Aubree sees it as an attack or like Nadia is showing off. Making her look bad etc. They have always been at odds and this new little bean is pushing that. The gap widening between them.

Nadia just wants to help to teach her daughter. She DOES have her hang ups though, she has been wanting another baby and after losing Blake... she might get a bit to rushed to get to the cradle first, she is not meaning too, but she does take over too much, is too overbearing. 

Being tired, with their straining relationship, these two finally snap at each other. Aubree has decent emotional control but still a teen and with with scorn for her mother swears at her.

Nadia who is usually calm, collected and level headed shocks Aubree even scares her, when she swirls around snapping back!

They have a heated exchange more then just caring for Hazel comes flying up!

Aubree and her lacking attendance in school, her lack of interest, her not thinking for the future, her career choice etc.

She was only helping! Why can't her own daughter accept her help?

Aubree fired back that Nadia will never approve of anything she does or gives her the chance to show it will/could work, she is overbearing and why did she need a curfew still? She is a mom now!

Around and around they went no one budging and finally feeling really angry with nothing getting resolved. Nadia got back her sense and stepped away.

Aubree rolled her eyes still feeling herself shaking. She just felt so unheard and misunderstood.

Hazel started whining a bit in her cradle.

Aubree went right to Hazel cuddling her close, still way emotional she promised to be a "better" mom. She was determined to have her freedom, she started making plans.

She further calmed down with music. Aubree is stubborn just like her mom. She wanted to try life her way, but she can't understand right now, her mom is looking out for her because of love not trying suffocate her, she just wants her prepared and ready, not having to be without and suffering.

Meanwhile, Nadia was calming down in her usual way, yoga. She did a reaching pose and uggh, what is she reaching for? She just wants things to be okay with Aubree but they are both stubborn and Nadia does not know how to back away and let Aubree learn on her own, she is scared to do that as a mother.

So it makes her come off as pushy and overbearing. Nadia also can't see that Aubree is still young most of all, immature, has her own little bubble that is a little self-centered. When she matures then she will give her mom the proper gratitude, but Nadia can't force that out of her, it comes off not in a good way.

They are also two different types of teens.

Nadia had to grow up fast, work hard and parent her cousin Kaleigh from an early age.

Aubree is different, much more of a normal teen if you will. So its hard...

What will happen with family? Can things get better or will they get worse?

t looked bad at the start, but Mckenna won out on the fight.

Some time passed after this and the twins struggled with the reality and lack of sleep. (Lilith, there younger sister was still staying with her other side of the family, the Zest, yes decedents from Johnny Zest)

Max tried very hard to be a good dad doing his best for his still nameless daughter, he just had no clue what to name her.

He did know, he loved her though. He still had no idea what to say on social media but friends were starting to worry so he just put, he was busy, not a lie, he was!

Mckenna, was not taking the additional mouth to feed that was her niece all that well. Now she by no means hated a infant, but..... it was a curve ball and hard to process and accept into their lives. So many simoleons, gone on formula, diapers, a bill from doctor checkup.... it was a lot. With her face flushed with frustration, she tried to soothe the baby while Max got all of the changing supplies out.

Is that Max in the closet with another hook up? Or Did Lilith come home and is hiding, since Mckenna and her have a bad relationship?

No its Mckenna....

News traveled and since Max had not been near social media in a while, he only found out during his shift overhearing costumers he was serving. Something about watching tempers or ending up like that girl. It turns out Brenda Wilkins had been so furious about Mckenna, losing the fight etc, her hotheadedness and inability to calm down, had made her so enraged, she died of a massive heart attack at 17. Her roommate found her.

After Mckenna heard this... she did not blame herself, not really, Bren had initiated it all, BUT. She did acknowledge her role, seeking Bren out in anger, fighting her not just off but full force back. It scared her, frightened her, that her own actions had affects on other people, she was not a killer by no means, but there was a different pathway that could have been taken that day.

It made her finally reflect on what her own anger issues has done to herself and others, especially Lilith whom she had bullied seeing her as the black sheep

The reflections she saw, were not pretty.... and caused her to rush into the closet and cry. Mckenna rarely cries and that is a major problem, she had a lot to let out.

She had a lot to come to terms with.

One good thing came out of this even if Brenda was not the best, death was a heavy price to pay and the weight of that knowledge forced Mckenna, to deal with her own anger, even if it was just not attacking people anymore and doing exercises instead.

That day, she vowed never to attack or hit another person, she made a vow, to not attack Lilith physically, just leave her alone.

While her sister was away, Mckenna started working on this, she had done it for her twin, mostly to placid him, but now she did it for herself, for her inner self, for Lilith even if it wouldn't  fix very much between them.

But for now, it was a step in the right direction.

Matty (Lilith's unknown uncle) brought over the teen to see her niece, she took it well, not really questioning much and just indulged in making faces and cooing at the gurgling little girl. <3

Thee was lot of visitors that day as the female Nanny came right over and cuddled and cooed at the little bundle that she was still in shock that Max was responsible for this darling little girl but she accepted that, it was not her first time seeing the baby, and nor would it be the last last. She was determined to help these teens and little babe to not end up anything like that wicked woman who hired her, refusing to touch her newborns which were the twins at the time.

They spent a lovely time talking, Max asking a million questions as he always did, since his little daughter was always changing. The nanny answered all she could and recommended websites and books for the answers she did not know. She pressed a bit about his future and yet again urged him to give his little one a name, she really did need one.

As always, it was a wonderful time to have their female nanny over. It one of the instants were Mckenna could let herself speak openly, she trusted and loved their nanny fully even if more reserved in how much, her ability to confine in her spoke values. When the nanny left both felt better and motivated to keep going at their goals and new ones.

Matty spoke with Max assuring him everything was fine, Lilith was doing just great.

How were Mckenna and himself?

Max, outgoing as ever, chatted easily with the man liking his soothing cool and calm attitude and the help and care he provided Lilith.

Lilith said her goodbyes, promising to visit very soon and she and Matty left.

Max watched them go and in these quiet moments with just him and his sleeping baby beside him, as he waited for the next comment on his social media, he could not help, but feel a bit envious of the relationship between Lilith, Gianna (Lilith's other mom) , Matty (Her older uncle) and Angel (Her younger uncle) even if he was happy for it, for her.

No one was all that happy when he announced about his baby on social media...it was easier do so though, and he did not have to be completely mature yet right?

The last thought made him chuckle but also sweat a bit, he knows he has to grow up even more, maybe education was not so bad, fine, he'd do it, for his daughter.

How will this go for Max, Mckenna and Lilith, we will have to see more next time.

A/N: I did not remember the names of the male and female nannies that raised them

This looks like its just blickblock and it is, Yu (Aubs cousin) modded it to be cooler for her, but! Aubree was also showing Dec some places they could move too, dun, dun duuuun.

Here we go....will they really do it? Will it be worth it?

Declan is still learning the ropes of being a dad, he froze up panicking as the wails shook him up, yet after taking some deep soothing breaths, he dove wright in and changed his little girls diaper a little bit of a messy affair but in the end it all worked out <3

Grandpa loves Hazel too!

He is a comedy star so when he gets home at 1am, he often does the night time feedings and snuggles~ <3

The days go on, they talk more about this 'plan' and how it could work? They are also super cute.

It's time to meet the parents! Lol well Delcan's family.

In his family tree is a sad story. He never knew his dad, and his mom and two elder sisters died in a fire. His eldest sibling and brother raised him. Declan's brother (Tucker) married Rachel who had a daughter named Vanessa. After some years Tucker and Rachel had a child together called Rod. (Credit for all this goes to MCCC~ and MCCC no strings woohoo~).

Reed meets Rachel outside giving her a friendly introduction.

Reed greeted Tucker in the same way. He of course hits it off perfectly. Everyone loves this guy~ Oh and Nadia is home sick, poor dear but that doctor career for ya.

Aubree is a lot like her dad in charisma, but she is a bit nervous at first naturally but shows the family tons of pictures of Hazel.

The little toddler is Rod and of course Reed takes right to him, a naturally cracking up the small 4 year old with silly jokes of boogers and things. Everyone had a really nice time and planned to meet often, the more hands to care for a child the merrier!

After meeting Dec's family and seeing his lost but also his family ready to support Hazel, she gazed up at an old family portrait. The lost of Blake had been hard, but Aubree wanted to move forward, in a lot of things, so she made a pledge to do some growing.

Aubree has gotten a job! She is so cute in her outfit. In the early morn after feeding Hazel, she leaves for work the rest of the house quite unaware. She wanted to complete the first day before saying anything it was only a couple hours anyway. She had a good first day and when back everyone was up for breakfast and incredibly pleased to hear about her new position!

Hmmmm, whose cute room is this?

It is Hazel's because she becomes a toddler today!!!!! (This was way before infants)

Happy birthday sweetheart!

Everyone cheers waiting for the special, watcher based magical sparkle filled moment!

Her first steps to mommy!

And her first steps into CAS! xD

Much better appearance aww she is sooo cute!~

Time for a breakfast birthday!

Welcome Hazel Adler into toddlerhood, she rolled the clingy trait, next time lets see what her life is like as well as the rest of the Adler.

That is all for now!

From the title you are able to tell we take a dive into Lilith's side of the family, Lilith is the younger sibling of Max and Mckenna, she was single out as the black sheep, from her horrible mother Gemma, this also translated to Mckenna dislike and mistreatment of her, which the elder sister is now trying to amend. Now Lilith had a different parent then Max and Mckenna, it is Gianna Zest, let's see how all of this is finally brought to life.

Lilith leaned forward in her seat eyes dancing with inquisitive interest.

"A scientist? How cool!"

Jazmin chuckled and sat through the regular and rather.. more childlike questions the eager girl had to ask about her career.

Matty watched Lilith eagerly gesture and take in answers, he'd lightly pat her hand encouragingly when she got flushed and a little hesitate to not ask further on what she did not understand.

Thankfully Jazmin, could tell mostly and would elaborate.

"Do you think you'd want this Lilith, I can do it easy just a mouth swab." Jazmin said professionally.

It was Matty's job to coaxed.

"Just to see who your other parent is, Lili." he watched her with gentle affection, protectiveness flaring.

Matty's Thoughts: Even if she has no relation to me, I... it won't matter, she needs to be shown how someone should treat her in life. I'll be that model, Gianna too.

"Just to make sure encase anything medical comes up,... and if you don't want to know, I'll keep it safe, until you ready or forever. And just because you know does not mean a drastic change, nothing has to change unless you want it too."

Lilith's eyes finally met his, most of the panic and fear draining.

Good, he had calmed her. "Will you?" He asked again trying to keep any pressure out.

"......Yes..." she finally agreed quietly.

"Good it will only take a moment."

Lilith nodded again moving her eyes to Matty who gave her another encouraging and caring look, it always made her feel warm when he did that, she would have to write a knight or prince as valiant as he.

"Now say aaaah."

Bringing her back to reality, Lilith did so.

Jazmin Goldmine knew if she was caught here, in the lab on the weekend it could lead to trouble, but Matty's offer of money... let her cast her fears aside as her materialistic personality envisioned that knew garden statue only a few more paychecks would have gotten her, but if she could get it sooner, well, money talks. Plus a part of her always wanted to know the answers to anything she discovered.

Some of the data was very confusing.

She had to study it multiple times and even consult some books.

She was happy she got a second sample. Always have extra the life of a scientist.

She placed it on the tray and then got right back to work.

"Mr. Zest? I have the results, she is your niece and your sister's daughter."

She was always known for being rather blunt with her findings.

"......"

Matty rarely was speechless but when he was it was rather elongated.

His mind swarmed and his emotions did as well many positive but a few cutting negatives not at Lilith but towards that birth giver.... that hit and run driver was too good to her, a death like that.

Just give him five minutes with Gemma Stone...

He reeled it in, composing himself again.

That was the past, this was the now.

"I see, thank you, Jazmin, I feel as now, my payment does not suffice."

A low chuckle.

"Well you can always give me more?"

"I would, but I need it now for my extra family member you understand, right?" he bantered right back.

In another world perhaps they could be together......

"She is my niece..."

"Yes, now, have a good life."

"And you."

Scrolling through the interwebs he looked up possibilities, mainly what legal rights Gianna had, such but not limited to her will and inheritance etc and adoption.

But.

He was a man of his words, he had to to be more than ever to set the right example.

For her.

He'd approached her first, he had said nothing had to change... and it did not, it was titles now, only difference but still.

He would not pull her from her life with her siblings, but if she wanted, needed too, he would not hesitate either.

He downloaded the documents form from the results to his personal sablet, putting it under encryption and key.

Only for his eyes and those who were meant to see for now.

Now only when to tell her?

His niece. and how?

Matty..... has never had that touch when it comes to delivering news of any sort. He is just blunt...not in a harsh way, but to the point. This is how, he dropped the bomb that Gianna is Lilith's other mom.

Even if he sucks at delivering news... he is really ecstatic and sincere about how happy he is!

With a kiss to the cheek, he bids her a good day at school and rushes off to work.

To say the very least... Lilith had at least a mini attack of some kind from the shock of the news.

Then her eyes filled up with happy and joyous tears and she stood just crying in deep feelings.

Sigh.... Matty you reeeeeaaaaallly suck at this don't you? I think Gianna is in even worse shock.

The shock turns to rage. For Gemma lying to her! Even if Gianna did help out immensely with Lilith and the twins through babyhood onwards.... that. was. her. daughter. ALL ALONG!

"Gianna? You are not going to have a heart attack are you?"

Matty moved in front of her asking with concern.

"All this time.... all these years."

Those words were repeated countlessly as Gianna wrapped her arms around herself, hugging herself tightly, trying not to crumble.

Of course being the awesome little brother he is, Matty always has a way of comforting and calming Gianna down. At least for a little while....

Lilith had heard sobbing as she came home from school.

Angel, now her same aged uncle? That would need some time to get used too, anyways, he stayed after school. Lilith came in too find, Gianna curled on the floor sobbing.

"G-Gianna?" Lilith whispered coming to sit by her, hesitatingly raising a hand but not placing it yet.

Her presences only seemed to intensify the sobbing to blubbers as Gianna was consumed by guilt, loss and hatred on how all this came to be.

"Mom...."

Lilith did place her head lightly up to stroke Gianna hair, it always made her feel better when it was reversed.

The touch. The title. That sweet soft voice.

One or all of the above things just made Gianna spring to her feet, not to run, to just.... she did not know... she was overwhelmed.

"Lilith, sweetheart, I am so so sorry, I--" But she was cut off a hand coming back to her shoulder.

"Mom."

A bit more certainty and pleasure as Lilith felt the word come from her mouth. Gemma had never let any of them call her that or any variation.

"Don't even say it. You have nothing to be sorry for. All that lies with Gemma. Let's not be sorry, just happy."

Lilith turned and buried her head into Gianna holding tight.

"You were always like a mom. It is like in your book, but real now. I love you. I need you. I never will blame you. I'm just happy so happy."

Gianna breathed in and let a long breath out, it was the first step of letting it all go. It would take her longer, but right now, she focused on the sweetheart in her arms.

"I love you to baby and under all this, I know I am happy, joyed thrilled and 100 more synonyms."

They both giggled.

"I am not sure about making up for lost time, but we can start from here and make as many memories as we can as official mother and daughter, sound good, princess?"

"It's the best happily ever after, I've ever heard."

;w; <3

Wholesome, next time we will we be back with the main Stone's to see Rainbow age up!

She found the snow very cold so she went inside and actually put herself down for a nap.

After her nap, grandma and Hazel played dollies together, , it was one of her favorite things~ Nadia loved being a grandma, she did already, but now that Hazel was up and toddling, babbling curious about everything but also pretty clingy, Nadia just loved this experience more!

Nadia bundled up Hazel properly and outside they ventured!

Nadia taught and built with Hazel her first snowpal!

Hazel was already a very timid girl but also observant, she liked to watch others do things first.

It did not take her too long however to get into helping out~!

They went inside to find some things to dress up the snowpal and clearly had a great time sharing a sweet hug!

However this did not go over well with Aubree who felt that Nadia had robbed her of a moment a mother daughter should have. Nadia tried to tell her, this was not true, playing with Hazel in the snow would still be just a powerful memory it did not matter who did it first!

Aubree was not having it!!!

Screaming out if this keeps happening, Nadia would be sorry!

Stop stepping on her shoes! SHE was the mom!

Nadia tries to calm her down saying she is reading into this more than she should and feeling to much into this!

Aubree again threatens her mom to "watch herself"

Nadia does not take well to this and scolds her asking what in the world is Aubree going to do anyways.

Aubree only tells her to find out if she dares!

Nadia came to the realization that she was no longer in control of even  herself and she needed to remove herself from the conversation as well before things esculated to something worse if that was even possible.

Aubree looks so smug and satisfied like she won or something *sighs for the both of them*

Later, Reed scolded her about threatening her mom, no matter what the reason -he was not taking sides and said he talked to Nadia about her wrongs in all this as well- but she can't go around threatening anyone that was not acceptable at all!

Usually, Aubree is more respective to Reed's rebuff's because he only got very serious when it was warranted even Aubree could respect  that instead of like someone who would nag and berate her for everything.

Yet not this time! Aubree dug in her stubborn heels, since her feelings were very hurt and unwilling to let that go she twisted the pain into anger.

Meanwhile while Aubree was going through it with her parents, Declan was spending time with Hazel, not one for dolls but when it comes to Hazel he would do anything and he found he enjoyed it because it was Hazel

They really have a deep bond, I think Hazel is a daddies girl!
Afterward he played with her and then tucked her in bed with another book, Aubree came up to get her tuck in time with Hazel never wishing to miss out on that on matter how she was feeling.
They both might have some serious growing up to do with their flaws but they love their daughter with all their hearts.

He loves to read to her the most, it so sweet as she tries to repeat what he says!

Ooooooh first taste of chocolate!

Aubree is working on getting her cooking skill up, and now it seems also her baking skill too!

Dec asked Hazel if she has been good or bad, look how sweet she is!~

"Good dadee!"

Aubree came to Nadia maybe as another strange but yearning attempt to mend things by complaining about everything aka her teenage problem to her mom. Nadia, was having none of it. She cut her daughter off and snapped back what does she have to complain about?! She has everything! Everyone is in good health! While this was true, Nadia could not see deeper, she worked so hard in her life to achieve the things Aubree was complaining about, these emotional muddled feelings were not something Nadia could or did process, she just saw it as black and white. Aubree ended up swearing at her and storming off before more could be done. Jeez idk if these two will ever understand one another to communicate properly.

Despite the small heated rage going on, Reed focused on Hazel keeping him focused on him and dancing along to the Winterfest songs. Not soon after Aubs stormed off, Nadia joined, trying to dance out all her negative emotions.

Aubree refused to come down for dinner that Winterfest eve of pizza but she did eat when Dec brought her some up, he convinced her to come back down and enjoy the festivities for herself and Hazel.

Hazel gets her first present ever and loves it!

I did not know though that tots could not open those holiday crackers, but she got it opened for her and got a toy and candy!

Cuteness, the girls sat down for the candle light and Dec lifted Hazel to her high chair so she could sit like the girls too! He did a lovely candlelight though, Reed sure approves of that. Wonder what Aubs is thinking about?

MERRY WINTERFEST EVERYONE

Look how darling she is in her outfit~

Aww look it Hazel's friends!

(This is Yu's adopted kids from his wife who had them before they got together)

The boys name is Jesse!

Taking a nap in the floor, is Jesse's twin sister, Illana.

This is a lovely view of the outside night~

And yes Aubree and Dec building a snowpal, to add an extra decoration to the house for everyone to see when they troop out to go home.

Declan gives his nephew a Winterfest gift!

He had recently gotten a weekend job in manual labor, he was excited to afford his own gifts for the Adler's and his side of the family the Eos's.

Everyone gathered around to open presents!!!

Aww little girl got to go first because the youngest~

She got some toys!

Everyone had such a lovely time, the party went on well into the a.m.

Max is fascinated by Rainbow, every move, each expression, every little sound, he can't get enough, he was apart of making this little being, he loves her to the moon and back and if possible, loves her even more. <3

Rainbow is being an adorbs toddler~ <3

Max now finds education to be very important having taken steps to better himself he wants Rainbow to get all the benefits!

Reading time before nap-time and bedtime!

Aww have a sweet nap kitty, sweet bean! <3

Awwww she had a nightmare poor sweet heart!

"Don't worry Rainbow, daddy is right here."

"You are safe."

"Don't you fear little one, daddy always will protect you."

No Max! You can't potty train her yet, she is not ready! LOL deal with it! At least a little longer!

"Rawr! Ra'bow kitty ca' Rawr da-da!" <3

Mckenna already loved her baby niece, even if they struggled a bit with all the financial demands a toddler required, she made sure she was present in Rainbow's life.

Over the breakfast table, Max takes the plunge and ask Mckenna what she thinks about visiting Lilith and seeing if she would like to come back.

He saw how Mckenna anger has improved and even if she would not say, he knew she was doing this for Lilith.

Mckenna gave a little nod.

"That is fine, just.... let me finish something first. I'll tell you when I do."

Mckenna shivered a bit but kept at her work, she understood no carved item will do much, but maybe it could show, despite it all, she did pay attention to what Lilith loved and wanted to support it now...... support her now. 

Happy Elder birthday Gianna Zest!!! She er, does not seem happy about this.... lol who ever is! Anyways she called and invited Max and Mckenna over to join her other guest and family and because of their sibling relation to Lilith, she in a way saw them as family.

Everyone enjoys the cake and socializes, I love parties like these~

Aww thanks Kenna for automatically fixing the sink! She at least saved the floor from flooding while they had a party~

Also this cater kept trying to make continuous cakes (And this was long before Eco-lifestyle lol)

"Er hey, Lilith, I um, happy you are looking so okay."

Lilith blinked and just stared. She had noticed her sister's different demeanor and how she fixed the sink, which was no surprise, yet she kept her distance watching from afar, now she was approached... she could not help feeling a somewhat anxious but also curious, her big sister never stammered, and it felt good to know she was happy she was doing alright.

"You're probably wondering why the heck I am talking to you, well, ever since you left and that thing happened with Max's ex-hookup, ya know... her death? I guess, I um, got a wake up call about anger and.... hurting others."

Lilith dared to look a bit more at her. Was this reality?

"And how they effect people....like you....so I."

She pulled the visor down a bit more but not fully trying her best to push past the guilt and speak onward.

"I won't ever....h-hurt you like that anymore, it was wrong, I'll treat you.... the right way and won't get it wrong again."

Lilith breathed in a gasp. It was not exactly, the exact way, well not even close, to the scenario she often fantasied in her head, but it was enough.

"I am happy to hear all this...si-Mckenna, it means a lot."

"W-wait, shut up for a second, I mean, um there is more, I-I have to..."

Mckenna swallowed calming her nervousness down.

She turned getting a box and offered it out.

"Oh! Presents go over there for mom." Lilith told with a smile misunderstanding.

Mckenna's Thoughts: W-what? Mom? Oh she means Gianna well that is nice but ngh! She is not getting it!

Mckenna quickly shook her head.

"This is for you, Lilith."

"M-me?"

"Yes.... It is um, a peace offering, to-to show you I mean it and I...I at least know somethings about you, will you accept it?"

Mckenna's Thoughts: I won't blame you if you don't but I dunno if I could stand that.

"Of course I will! I do!"

Lilith eagerly took the present and was slow and careful to unwrap such an important not just gift, but a step towards mending.

She gazed at the hand crafted dragon laying there.

"Oh... Mckenna.... this is beautiful, I love it so much."

She wanted so much to hug her, but knew that may be too much, so she settle for a brilliant and loving smile.

After that sentimental moment, Max talked with Lilith even with staying in contact they talked for quite a while and he asked if she felt okay with coming home?

Lilith was conflicted, she had a mom now, well one that really loved her and and uncles and she really loved it here. But.. she loved her siblings and she had a niece who now was a toddler... the three of them had always been together... and now that things were mending, a wish upon a star she used to have little hope in...

What would she choose? How could she choose?

"I..... am unsure, I have something to tell you both but now is not the right time, I'll come home in a bit, it will be Winterfest, we always do Winterfest together." But then, I won't know if I'll stay.....I don't know the right answer. She thought this to herself feeling confused and sad, she tightened her hold on her big brother.

Mckenna was onlooking the interaction.

She felt more pangs of longing, guilt, shame, jealously.

Mckenna's Thoughts: But our relationship can be on the mend, I just have to keep trying not let these feelings cloud me or get in the way.

She flexed her fingers doing a subtle way of working out these negative feelings. She could not keep looking so she turned away. Focusing on Gianna as she gave a performance.

Mckenna's Thoughts: She called her mom. Is it just an affection title or more? They all have black hair... but then again, Gemma's hair was clearly dyed. So. I don't know. And if this is true... and they are. She is. What about Maxim and I?

The three siblings minds were full of very different thoughts but they continued to enjoy the party to celebrate Gianna and her birthday.

They settle on, as they split that night, the twins going home and Lilith staying with the Zest, that they had Winterfest which was near and dear to their hearts.

After Winterfest ended for life resumed in its typical fashion, with one of Hazel's new interest, the toilet!

it makes since she has been potty training but that is also just gross and germ ridden, so no, says grandpa!

But look at that sorry face awww~

Who could stay mad at that little face?

Grandpa sure can't and there is nothing not to forgive, so hugging time now!

Even though its winter, the day was decent so Hazel got to have a small play date with Illana and Jesse.

They had a lot of fun in the snow, chasing each other and the snowflakes alike.

The break that Aubree and Declan had from high school until New years was over was very welcoming even if she is pouting over her empty sippy, Hazel was happy to spend more of the daytime with her mommy and daddy.

Blake was still hanging around that morning and was sad, Aubree did her best by showing him funny simtube videos to cheer him up.

It worked! Also, Hazel looks interested in her ghost uncle trying to figure out maybe why he was blue and see through!

Aubree was dressed up and ready to go somewhere but first a little lunch after feeding Hazel who was in a mood today as one may see by the state of the highchair she did not want to eat anything.

Just drink juice from her sippy, sigh, life with a toddler!

Still working on her baking skill Aubree made cookies in hopes Hazel might eat one of those.

Of course she would! 😉 Aubree called to make sure her appointment was still at the right time and then with a kiss left Hazel with grandpa.

Grandpa Reed was sure to distract the meltdown that came with the poor clingy dear when anyone left the house with dolls and jokes!

By the sheer love and joy on that precious little face, Reed is succeeding!~ <3

Of course after a playtime of dolls, horsie, rocket ship and airplane, Reed settles his little grandbaby down with a story, a cuddle and finally a nap!

Aubree gets back from her appointment and decides to do a little jamming, rocking her new hair color and outfit!

Young parents are expected to have issues especially since they are teens.

Aubree has been very emotional lately as well. She is going through a distant phase. And now, its not just applied to her parents but Hazel as well. She went to check/watch her toddler like a good mommy and it made her super tense. Oh dear, I think she is just really stressed out.

Down on the portraits, you also see Dec is sad, these emotions of sad, angry and tense is mostly from school but also a lack of emotional control. Despite this, they both still are loving and always caring towards Hazel but still life is hard.

Things don't get better as Hazel started waking up a lot in the night crying for mommy or daddy, she settles for her grandparents sometimes. Aubree struggled to get to work on time on her best mornings, so she got demoted. She comes home exhausted, tense and sad.

She would often trudge upstairs and instead of going to bed right away, she had a crying session. I just don't know how she thinks things are going to be "better" without her parents?

Nadia despite all their feuding is worried for her daughter, because no matter what, that is what Aubree will always be, her girl.

She turned to Reed for comfort and advice. Reed suggested what he has been looking into therapy, but Nadia shook her head saying she does not need therapy to be told how to be a mother.

Reed knows hedging any further will be futile, at least for now, so then he suggested  that as a way to help Aubree is to just help Hazel, giving Aubs a break.

Nadia jumped at that idea since its the only thing she has got and teaches Hazel some flash cards.

While Dec watched Hazel home from his work, Aubree goes to make some certain plans happen!

Aubree goes to see the realtor about the trailer. She gives the 1,500 deposit (all the money in her account) Asking when they could move in?

The sleezy realtor said she needs proof they will be able to pay payments and directions them to a loan shark to get them a loan. (This chick is only sleezy cuz who does this for teens in this manner?).

Aubree takes pics of the trailer outside and inside to show Dec.

Dec goes home to visit his big brother, his wife, Vanessa and of course his nephew Rod who he gives a big hug!

They played void critters together since the 12 year old is super into those nowdays.

The Eos's set up a room for Hazel in their home so they can help watch her to take some of the stress off of the young parents.

And both of them STILL want to move away from all this support??!

Welp~ the teens are up and celebrating....... they are taking full advantage of the adults being asleep upstairs, they did get quite juiced, teens!

They also get very, very flirty!

And since the adults were still asleep, they went to go have a little fun messing around in the shower.

Of course having Aubree and Reed in the same house means a huge new years eve party!

Countdown to midnight and!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

With a lot of gentle prods, distracting and disarming jokes and a winners smile, Reed gets Aubree out in the snow with him to build a snow-pal. Aubree loosened up around Reed, perusal or at least a lot faster then her mother now days.

Reed reminisced about how they used to do this alot, when Aubree was Hazel's age, with Blake.... (dead brother) and even with Yu (his nephew). He had Aubree laughing at all the different stories and memories.

"Hey Aubs?" the man packed another heap of snow on.

"Yeah, dad?"

Reed smile hearing the smooth ease in Aubree's voice it seem like an eternity since its been there. He hesitated for a second, he did not want to ruin this moment. Reed had a very tough obligation now since things spiraled between his wife and daughter. Making sure, neither were feeling rejected or neglected and delicately placing himself in a middle-ground yet asserting his opinions when need be. This was a tough task, very tough, since on top of that, he had to take Declan's outburst at him for reasons he could not comprehend as well as help take care of his darling granddaughter, yes it was all hard.

But worth it. For moments like these.

"I love you." his voice warm seem to cut through the chill of the winter air.

He did not try to tack on that her mother did too, or ask if she knew this. He just let the pure admittance of affection linger.

"Y-yeah, I know..." the girl stammered a bit the winter air not the only thing coloring her cheeks.

Of course Aubree knew this, she knew it well, but sometimes a well placed 'I love you.' just makes you... feel so good and loved.

They finished the snowpal together and then had some tea and cookies together before Aubree went up for nice long lavender soak. Her mind was buzzing. She forced herself to relax and vaguely listened to her mom telling Hazel a bed time story.

"I remember that book... I loved it." the girl murmured moving to wash up a bit, "and the bunny went hop, hop, hop hiding all the eggs and leaving flowers." she said almost in time with her mother yet to soft for anyone to hear.

A smile, came to lips. Sometimes in stressful times, it becomes hard to think of, to remember, the good things, the small things.

In that moment, Aubree allowed herself to dwell in good memories, connecting her and her mother to something positive for the first time, in a very long time.

In bed that night, she was half asleep, when she heard Reed sneak in and tuck her in. He had always been adamant in doing that somehow, a hug goodnight, a kiss, or even just "Sweet dreams Aubs." but tonight, he tucked her in like how she did her own daughter.

Aubree's face warmed again, mixed between teenaged embarrassment and pleased love.

The teen mom allowed herself to give into the latter.

"Thanks dad, hey?"

"Goodnight Aubs," her thanks was unneeded but appreciated, "Mmm?"

"I love you too."

"I know." he lent down to kiss her gently. "Sweet dreams."

"Dad?"

He only had just leaned away, "Yes?"

"Pass that message to mom, from me, okay?"

"Of course Aubs, I'll be sure to."

He pretended not to see her peeking over her shoulder at him or a quick grateful smile that flicked, before a yawn came. She snuggled down and Reed came out the door.

As much as he did not fancy being a go-between, this was important and too good of a step forward to fuss about. He smiled and went to relay the message everyone so badly needed to hear.

That love was still alive and thriving.

And with that sweet notion we will end the Adlers off here!

Lilith came back on the day before Winterfest Eve, no one was home yet since she came after school, Mckenna and Max where at work and Rainbow was being watched by female nanny today or was it male nanny? I really need to figure out their names since they are basically the two that helped raise these kids when they were babies! I thought it was really sweet that Lilith came and hugged her Dino hello, she is definitely childish but in a sweet way.

That evening, Lilith spent some time with her niece, they indulged in eating hotdogs together. I am trying to remember how they got them, since they don't have a stove or grill.... but it is cute!

Rainbow looks as if she doubting all that can go into her mouth like Aunt Lili!~

Okay, I have no qualms with the childish trait, I think it is sweet and goofy one that I just don't use often, but when Lilith and Rainbow could literally play toys together aaaaaa! Soooooo cute!!!~

A cute picture of everyday breakfast, Max makes a point of always watching, attending and speaking to Rainbow, he is a really good dad considering his past and his teen status but maybe that is what really pushed him to be that much better.

It is Winterfest Eve and Mckenna surprised them all by bring home a tree (With some help from Matty).

This picture is sweet they both had whims to snuggle and the two mending sisters are eating breakfast and trying to chat with each other, it went well, awkward but went well.

The three siblings had never had a tree before! Even if they had no decorations, they were still able to have a few lights to make it glow a bit. It was enough for them and they spent time admiring it off and on.

Father Winter, came pretty early for them, I think he was eager to give them presents!

I am glad that toddlers can get presents but it REALLY sucks that it does not fill the tradition! It was the only thing Rainbow looked forward too, so I was so miffed that she was going to have a sad holiday.

So that's when I downloaded UI cheats for the first time.

Lilith was so excited for Father Winter she got all dressed up. Her little outfit and accessories were Winterfest gifts from Gianna and Matty and even Angel got her the earrings~

Also they got her tons of books to read.

Everyone else got pressies don't worry! The four Stones decided to visit Myshuno Meadows. I thought it was so cute how it looks like Rainbow is bursting through those big doors being so small xD

Anyways, after Father Winter came on Winterfest Eve, they spent the rest of the evening here.

This park has great meaning in this story, Jade their would-be-if-not-murdered Grandma, started her run away teen journey.

This place holds no meaning to someone like Gemma (the three sibs mom), but for the three siblings, they often come here to think, play and have some of the best memories in their childhood.

Lilith read her first chapter book about a unicorn here and such precious memories like that.

Max and Lilith both reflected just like their sister, all the events and changes in their lives.

Lilith really enjoyed reading Rainbow to sleep~

She read a story from her favorite tot book, Toy Tales.

Rainbow loved it, fighting sleep a best she could! Her Aunt Lili really read a good story! Making different voices and just having a bit more zest then even Max!! Speaking of, yes, he is dorky watching his little sister read to his little girl, he is obsessed but that is okay, that is his daughter after all~.

HAPPY WINTERFEST! Father Winter also left tons of gifts in a pile As you can see, they all devoured the pile~.

Now, time to exchange gifts to each other! I don't do this enough, but I felt is was especially meaningful that I do for this family 🙂

Lilith eagerly gave Mckenna a book on being mindful and finding inner peace.

xD A almost fell out of my chair laughing at this pic xDDD.

Mckenna gave Lilith bubbles since she always loved to play with the free ones at the park, it came in multiple colors and shape wands. Haha, she is looking right at me for help, its okay Kenna, its only bubbles an none are near your eyes, Lilith is just overexcited.

Lilith gave Max a few parenting books, since she knew he was trying to be the best he could be! A thoughtful gesture, let hope they are written by a wise person who knows what they are talking about.

Max and Mckenna had went splits on Lilith's main gift, a laptop!!!

Lilith was so thrilled about it!

Now she did not have to venture to the library to practice her writing anymore! And.....maybe, just maybe, she could write the stories for her journal onto the laptop into a little book maybe, just for herself thought....

Mckenna gave Max a free coupon for dinner, a towel to relax on when the weather is nice after a swim or work out and last but not least a journal, the idea being from Lilith. See, Max was really popular on social media, he had almost 10K viewers just in his teenhood, pretty good!

They were thinking if he worked at it, maybe he could make something out of this, as a career one day. And honing his writing skill would be the first step.

And really Lilith? xD now at your brother? Take those outside! xDDD

Max gave Mckenna a subscription to working out and Yoga and a cooking book!

Of course every siblings gave Rainbow new toys, books and candy but Max was the most important to get a picture of~

Everyone had a chill day of just spending time with their new gifts and each other.

Max went into reading the parenting book the most, while Lilith started to type from her journal into her new laptop and Mckenna is reading over there the book Lilith gave her but also watching TV.

They also had a good New Years together not going out but making it as homey as they could and watching the countdown to midnight together~ That's all for now, thanks for reading~

After a quick bath, Aubree puts Hazel to bed and the poor bean seems so fussy at first but soon settles down to sleep.

Nadia and Reed meet up with Tucker and his wife Rachel at the Blue Opal restaurant to talk about how Declan is doing and the struggles he is having with his learning, Reed and Nadia come away with the impression that the Eos family is not very motivated for success even if they seem like decent people, the parents both agree to try to have Declan while in their care break that cycle.


It is time or Spooky Day! And with the Adler's that means a party!
The party went really well even though Rod was not in a costume but still enjoyed the candy and time with llama-man aka Declan his uncle.




Aubree and Dec also took Hazel trick or treating and she got the first taste of candy that was almost bigger then her face xD



Despite how big it was, Hazel really enjoyed it! She would have a few more to eat as the days went by but one very big piece was enough for that night~ even though it looks likeshe was scheming on how to get more lol.


Sorry time for daddy to give you a bath and into bed! He and Aubree changed costumes and had went to a haunted house for a little while with their big friend group.


The next day we see Aubree doing her home-school work with Nadia helping her with a few questions she could not get through herself, they suggested online school to Declan but he refused, thinking it be even more difficult doing it that way.


The young parents are still very in love with each other even with a toddler and busy life of balancing school, part-time jobs, their daughter, hobbies and friends. 



In the Adler fashion they host a huge Harvest-fest with family and friends included, it turned out really well like most of the parties in this household!




The little family also tried to take Hazel out to enjoy the park when the weather was warm enough, Hazel learned to go down the slide which is a very cute interaction!




The little family continued to thrive with daily activities as well.



Some time passed along from Autumn to Winter once again and onward.....

Technology time! Aubree is doing some studying on the phone about Writing and its mechanics.

She wants to write songs on all her instruments she nearly perfected.

Hazel is drawing with llama~

Why do sims always want to have chats in the bathroom?? LOL

Anyways, Nadia is touching base with Declan and Aubree, since she and Reed are going on a second honeymoon three-day cruise leaving to the airport early evening tomorrow, they have to do a couple of last minute errands.

Aubree and Dec planned to go to a concert since they both love music (Declan listening more than playing).

So since everyone is busy that afternoon/evening, they need a babysitter for Hazel, enters Vanessa Eos! Vanessa is different from her mother Rachel and step-dad Tucker. She has ambition and wishes to do better in life then they were able. Rachel kept getting demoted at work not putting effort in to reverse these facts and was indifferent to education, often not helping with homework or studies. Tucker is even worse, he is a secret crook and steals from his business job that he barely keeps from getting demoted from and there is more skeletons in his closet as well.

With guardians/parents like this, the three Eos, Declan, Vanessa and even little Rod has been struggling

Vanessa vowed to help Dec and Rod and also use her determination to break the cycle of struggle and low ambition. This also included part time baby sitting for Hazel.

Vanessa plays dolls with Hazel, her favorite game! Now that Hazel was five years old, the little girl comes up with more creative and slightly more coherent stories.

Vanessa gives her a snack of a blueberry bagel. Hazel had already had her dinner and was going through a picky eater phase, so she enjoyed that snack! 

Second to last on the agenda was reading Hazel a couple of b-e-d-t-i-m-e story, her favorites since she was getting a little sad because she was clingy and missing her parents and grandparents, plus she was just getting overall bedtime tired.  

She went down really well all things considered, Vanessa was happy to soothe her into sleep, after all, Hazel was also family and Vanessa enjoyed her babysitting jobs working with children.

(Yes the pacifier was a clinging problem but they were working on it).

Reed was impressed when he got home from his time out before the cruise with Nadia along with Tucker and Rachel.

He gave her a really big tip.

Vanessa was very grateful for it but thought it was a little to much but Reed was not convinced and she accept it in the end.

Even if they had a mid afternoon flight, they could not resist the opportunity to have a breakfast out with the Eos family.

It was cute because it was there was a kids table and an adult table xD

Hazel got to meet her hero the flower bunny (she loves bunnies!!!) She got a huge hug from the bunny and a chocolate bunny to eat~

To distract Hazel from grandma and grandpa leaving, they took her to the park to have a play-date with Illana and Jesse Yu brought them since Brandie had a catering gig.

Hazel had a blast in the ball pit they had there!~

Aubree and Dec had fun splashing around in the fountain, all started with Declan teasing Aubree that he had somewhere "secret" to before prom started and even if pretty drenched in the end, Aubree just could not get out where he would be vanishing too

Dec got his hair dyed his entire hair pink! To match with Aubree's, aww~

This is him and Vanessa taking a prom picture together!~

This is Declan and his dear friend Pinky, they have been tight their whole lives, plus she is a great friend of Aubree's too.

Aubree is posing with her best friend Amelia, they are super close, along with Amelia's twin brother Beck.

The twins family died in a fire and since all the parties Aubree throw, A&B have been welcomed warmly by Reed and Nadia.

The two started to slow dance to a song.

"Hey, Aubree, I am not as poetic as you, but bear with me, kay?" Dec gave a soft almost shy smile.

Aubree grinned biting her tongue on a tease about how stumbly Declan was over words but resisted and nodded raising her eyebrows in curiosity.

"Okay um... we've been together for about four years now.... a long time, well when I first met you, it was at school and I kept thinking, man she is hot, but then we got to talking and I kinda still thought that, but I liked, ya know, other things about you."

"Then that day at the pool in the closet, changed everything for us, we got ourselves a baby and M-A-N. Lotsa fire came our way, lots of confusion and disappointment."

" I left my home with my brother to live with you and Hazel. Really, honestly, it was harder then I let on, but I think you noticed or at least your dad did, I took a lot of pent up stuff out on him...."

Declan breathed deeply. *I'll make it up to him, I swear.* that thought consoled him enough to go on.

"There was and still is, stuff between you and your mom, I thought we were not going to make it, together or as parents.... I was so scared and angry."

"But even in all that, despite my fears and uncertainty, everything going on around us, I.... never been more happy. "

"Well, well, okay, wait, I mean, I'm a lot happier now, but even in that time, I had you and Hazel. We created, you gave me, a missing part of my life I never thought I needed until she was here."

"Yeah we could have waited, we could have done a little differently, some I wish too, but, not her, not Hazel."

"And you, I can't have my life without you both in it."

Declan gave a shy smile.

"Sooooooo.... did I just word vomit all that? Did I talk like a plum?"

Aubree suddenly did the dip this time, her expression full of humor and deep passion.

"A little. But I understand it all, felt the same feelings, so its okay, I get you, I get us."

"I love you."

"I love you more."

"No."

"Yes"

Their playful argument was silenced by both of them moving into shushing the other with a passionate kiss.

In an ABSOLUTE FLASH of rash decisions, after prom let out, the two went to Nadia and Reed's house briefly to gather their things and Hazel (who was being watched by Tucker and Rachel at their own house.)

They did it, in a moment of passion and whatever else caused them to move, they moved. In the morning they began happily putting stuff away and cleaning on the bright spring day.

Not re-thinking, no worries, not telling anyone, it was just their love and their little family, they could do it, things would work out. They have so far, haven't they?

It was fine, there was no anger now, just their decision... is how they saw it, They'd be eighteen, at least Dec would in the coming fall and Aubs in the coming Winter.

It. Would. Be. Fine.

Look at their pretty little set up wall!

Well, all was "fine" right now, except, one little girl.

Hazel was not taking this new house well, even if mommy and daddy were full of excitement, her room had the same bunnies on the wall but not the same stuff in it... and this house had no grandma or grandpa. She knows they were away on a trip, but that meant going out of her home to live in a new house?

This poor little girl was miserable and confused.


She toddled outside to look around, maybe it was hide and seek? But she could not see her house, just this new place... and she was not impressed, having quite the breakdown.


All alone outside for no one too hear or comfort her, mommy and daddy were moving boxes and music was playing, happy things, but Hazel did not feel a single bit of that happiness for one of the first times in her little life.

That is all for now to this roller-coaster of a part, thanks for reading.

After such a lovely Winterfest and then New years, Max had finished the parenting book twice, taking in a lot from the book, he understood him and his siblings lack of assistance as infants, toddlers and children has hindered them even today.

He would not let the same thing happen to Rainbow, so he started to teach her toddler skills.

And a break for a snack! Rainbow loved eating in that chair it is her very special chair~ 

After an accident that needed an outfit change, Max started teaching her basic needs via flash cards that Lilith put together, right now, still young in her toddler-hood, he was trying to have her connect the picture with what she needed, if she could not say the word, she could show them the picture.

Rainbow was really into learning, she got tired of it eventually, but while she was learning, the little tot, was trying her best the whole time and having fun!~

It was the twin's Young adult birthdays in a day, so since they had no oven, Max set out to buy them a cake at the little cafe/restaurant. He took Rainbow with him due to Mckenna being at work and Lilith at school.

While they waited for the cake to be made and brought out, both daughter and dad got a couple of bagels though, Rainbow does not look impressed xD

Annnnnnd the reason why was the food was not the best!

Poor Max got food poisoning! We got some money from it and Max got a nice moodlet from surviving food poisoning, he went on social media to boast about it xD

No worries the cake was normal quality!

Mckenna came home from work and had caught a cold or flu from a co-worker (SOL) So I sent her to the doctors and she got medication which left her dazed with this weird look on her face the rest of the night.

Poor Rainbow kept tripping up, refusing to go to take a nap while daddy was sick and aunt was kinda dazed out. She was fussy from being sleepy.

She stretched wide and gave a big fussy yawn!

Then.............

She is down and out for the count.

Not the best place for a nap but hey, at least she is resting!

Boooy what a day!

Mckenna was first, she got the trait Unflirty to go along with Hardworking (custom trait) and Sporty (custom trait).

Her last trait was brought on by her view points on how love was unnecessary to her, she was here to make a better living not waste it on silly romance, besides her mother, Gemma's many conquest with lovers had left her with a scathing viewpoint of love.

Max was second, he got the trait Light Eater to go along with Early Bird ( custom trait which makes you energized in the mornings) and Family-Orientated.  Max is a sweet kid despite all of his mishap and flaws, I hope to exchange some of these traits as he and Mckenna grow and mature through life.

Light eater was his trait because growing up, they never ate a whole bunch and being a little obsessed with his appearance and how he presents himself in public and social media, he developed this trait as consequence.

Rainbow very much approves of cake and chocolate her first taste!

Yu went over to Reed and Nadia's house a few days later, after hearing about the heartbreak he still could hardly process but no one was there, not Aubree, Dec or Hazel.

He waited, called and texted but nothing.

He went over to Tucker's and Rachel's, still nothing. They of course joined the search. Yu finally called Brandie who came home right away, leaving work things were more important then work sometimes!

Yu managed to tell her what he knew and they made a plan of action, they would ask on simsagram. and social bunny, If no one has heard anything they would have to get the police involved to put out missing persons alerts and reports.

Yu could not hold it in anymore and broke down.

Brandie was there to support him, Yu had always been a quiet, sweet, sincere guy, someone she needed after Brendon and her ex did not work out, Yu not only loved and accepted her, but her twins, if they were his own and they were his own now. Now it was her turn to be the shoulder of support and love.

Friends of Aubree's (She had so many) went out looking for her and Declan, they went to all their favorite places!

They searched for hours but could not find them anywhere!

"I looked everywhere I could not find them..." Beckett came out with a deep sigh before seeing his twin sister's pain. He understood, old still, healing wounds had ripped open, they tried not to get too close to the Adler's not to relive their pain of losing anyone else, but here they were.

"Milly..."

"If we do find them, what good are we? WE know this, lived it and yes its not the same for everyone but...." her voice cracked, "How do we even help? When it happened to us... I-"

"We will be good friends because we will know when to back off and still be there, we will try and help them as best we can and help the others understand or try too, all we can do is our best. Kay....?"

"Yeah.... it just never seems enough."

"I know, but its all we can do."

“Please…. this has to be a cruel trick, or a dream, I’m the one really in a coma or something? Please officer, please, tell me its not true, tell me lies, I’ll believe it.”

“My……..mom, dad can’t be…..”

“I’m sorry ma’am, we are working to get affairs in order, a service, will be held soon, please, try to take care and again so sorry for your losses.”

A daughters grief and agony.

The cruise ship Nadia and Reed were on crash and sank, there were not enough life boats...

Declan came to hold Aubree as she broke down even further. he just held her not knowing what to say only a few words.

"I'm here, I'm here, I promise, I swear."

Poor Hazel was of course really upset by the upset needing comfort too.

The pastor came to talk to the two of them about arrangements for he funeral. Of course, Yu, Brandie and Tucker, Rachel also helped with this.

Soon, the day arrived, so many gathered to celebrate the life and weep the death of Reed and Nadia Adler.

The pastor gave an amazing eulogy <3

They all ate and the funeral ending soon after.

It help some people come to terms but others it just opened their eyes to a reality that Reed and Nadia were gone.

Dec calls his elder brother over Tucker for some help. Tucker suggest that the two of them need to focus on themselves, to get themselves coping and moving forward so that they can properly help Hazel.

Tucker promised they’d take good care of Hazel in the meantime. They had a room all set up for her, after all. With a little more convincing they agreed, and Dec explained about a fun sleep over time with Trucker and his family and of course they’d come see her.

He invited over Beck and Amelia hoping Aubree would come out of the room but no.

Surprisingly Blake showed up, having been looking for their parents but maybe they passed on to the netherworld instead of staying in between like Blake did.

Though Aubs was still grieving, Dec knew getting her out would be the best bet. Gathering their friends up, they went to the little teen hang out to just chill.

Aubree seemed miserable, granted they knew why but they kept just trying to be normalize without downgrading her grieving.

This was Aubree first smile in days being with her little one.

Somewhere in this moment, it seemed Aubree began to heal.

For her daughter.

After spending time at their teen club, Aubree approached Dec and kissed him on the cheek.

“Thank you for continuing to convince me, this is really what I needed to help.”

Not quite a smile, but Declan felt accomplished anyways.

They celebrated with a little woohooing!

Well at least that proves they love is still going strong and they feel a bit better, coping, healing.

The last weekend of Summer, Aubree hosted a party, it was her thing after all, always having get together when younger, but this time, she pulled it together by herself. It turned out just fine!

It was at the local beach lot in Oasis Springs.

When they got home, so many warm compliments and cheers of a lovely day.

Aubree was truly touched and pleased, she had done it.

That simple realize brought more than pride, grief...sure she had done it, but without them.

Declan approached her embracing her, not knowing what was going in her head, but there for her.

Aubree clung to him just weeping into him softly.

"I know its different, I felt it too...I missed them too, but I think they'd be even more proud as everyone else, today."

"I know, I can hear dad cracking some dumb joke and mom smiling but still giving tips, like a mother hen she is." a watery chuckle and some more sniffles before she dried at her tears.

Aubree reversed the position pulling Declan close to her.

"You've been so supportive. I know your hurting too, please don't hide it from me, that will worry me more than sharing it, you can cry too."

Declan rested against the shoulder a few tears but grateful ones.

"I know this, trust me, Reed had told me this a million times, the value of a real man is not bottling things up and being tough."

Aubree could not help but chuckle and still ask in surprise.

"Dad giving lectures? Heh, that means he really loved you, to be all serious it took all his efforts, you know."

"Lucky me, I can appreciate it, Tucker is great, but we struggled, he struggled. I was his first go at being a big-brother-parent. I am not jaded Rod gets the better deal, your family was enough, they really helped me come into my own. I won't dwell on the couldda stuff and ha, I'll drink my teas when sick to honor your mom."

But his voice said so much more he would do than just that to honor them and all they gave.

"Importantly, I honor you and our lovely daughter, I'll do my best."

"We both will. we will show her the type of love to look for, we will try to give her even better or equal to her grandparents."

"Promised and sealed. I love you Aubree."

"I love you too."

This is the first time Nadia came out when Aubree was awake, but the girl did not notice and Nadia listened to her play for a bit then went away.

At the spice festival the kiosk person was selling money tree seeds among the spices. Curious, the couple purchased a handful of them to see if money could really grow from a tree? (My first time playing with the seeds, they sounded better being sold then coming from a points store xD)

Aubree has always been into music, piano, violin, guitar and keyboard have been mastered, singing almost. So, Aubree tried out DJing at the little teen club, she went there during the day, privately to get the feel of it. I think she likes!

Yu came up to hug Aubree.

They are cousins, since the death, they had not talked too much, dealing with their own grief, but family to the end!

These two love has kindled more deeper then ever, Aubree got invited to a concert in the city by a friend so she was saying goodbye.

After bit after Declan's birthday, Remembrance came around, a day to remember and honor the dead.

The two started off the day by going to the Remembrance Ceremony. (Hazel was a daycare).

he two then spent some time, honoring, mourning and remembering Blake, Nadia and Reed Adler, but more importantly thanking them for all that they did and assuring them, they would be alright.

"M---MOM!"

Aubree ran throwing her arms, somehow around her, she felt weird but no matter.

"M-mom! I thought.....I thought, you and dad! Is dad here?? But I thought, you had moved on...."

"B-but I am so so happy to see you! I love you so much and---"

Aubree voice got chocked up, she had rehearsed again and again , what she would say in this moment and now it just all did not come out right.

"Ssssh, It's okay baby, a mother always knows, its okay."

"We are so, so proud."

Nadia just pulled her daughter into another embrace.

Reed was just as joyed to see Aubree but did it in his casual dad, jokey way as usual. He made some type of 'don't flood this place up with tears joke, to get her laughing it worked, only Reed.

Of course, Reed had them all laughing but things had to switch to serious.

"We've not been comfortable passing over until." Nadia laughed a little, "we were sure you were okay."

"We knew you would be, so we hung around, wonder how your house stayed even cleaner? That was alllll us." Reed chimed in, winking playfully, "that will be 300 simoleons please."

More laughter came.

"But....but....wait... that means..."

Both of them look at each other.

Declan managed to speak first.

"You want us to release your souls today."

Both parents nodded.

"You two, are doing just fine, you'll continue to do better, I can trust in that now." Nadia spoke.

"You've got this, Hazel is a lucky girl, keep doing us proud the both of you." Reed assured.

The young couple looked at each other again feeling a strange sense of understanding, sadness and peace.

Of course before they went, Aubree had to play them a full concert. All her songs held the same tune, peaceful, remembrance, tinge of sadness, but the willingness keep going moving forward.

When the stars came out, they released both Nadia and Reed Adler's souls to beyond netherworld.

Emotionally and physically exhausted, the two curled up in their clothing on top of the bed and slept with only a few tears but more comfort and peace until the next morning.

Mckenna felt a little overwhelmed finally becoming a young adult, later on as Rainbow napped, Mckenna assured herself of a more concrete plan, she'd been looking at some houses, but they needed more money first, after she reached the top of her part time job, Max too, they apply for something more full time. Even Lilith had started tutoring students in English her best subject. They could do this!

As always, Rainbow and Max were thrilled to have a hold of each other once more, even if only apart from each other for a while, their bond already ran miles and miles deep on pure, intoxicating love.

I love them forever <3

The female nanny still comes over to help Lilith with her none English homework!

Max loves his little girl, his hope, his change in life, his Rainbow, always and forever. <3

Lilith loves playing with Rainbow and keeps enhancing the magic, she is the winged fairy taking the mini princess Rainbow to the Kingdom to meet it's fair and just queen, Angel Breeze.

Rainbow loves Dino almost as much as Lilith does because of her auntie's stories that brought him to life, creating this wonderful visual adventure.

Being so fond of Rainbow, Lilith often sticks around to watch her peacefully sleep and finish up her homework.

Max is more touched than the words of praises he gives her can express, he has to just tuck her in, kissing her goodnight and whispered it again.

After spending some nights or full weekends over with her siblings and niece she comes back to her uncles and mom's house.

She is still conflicted on where she wants to stay, but goes between both places with ease and open arms waiting for her at each place!

Rainbow just stood there staring at the potties in  the bathroom lol I think she is trying to understand it. xD

Don't worry, daddy is here to show her how!

To the best of his ability lol, I can see her dragging in Mckenna a lot to help out! xD

I love how he looks off to give her a bit of privacy!~ <3

Some time later, a festival came into town and Mckenna shooed him off to go, get out, have fun!

Max chatted a bit, listened to some performances and then went for the samples table eating one.

Then he saw her......

A few years back he went to Yumster's Joint, she was the hostess there and she had caught his eye, older, rainbow hair, yup she was gorgeous to Max.

After coming in a few times, he worked up the courage to talk to her, find out her name, Juliana.

After that, he followed her on social media, they talked off and on there.

But here she was in person.

Swallowing his nervousness and battling his butterflies, Max went to approach her, she did not seem in the best mood, maybe he could change that?

Mckenna watched Rainbow while Max is out having a spicy time, they are cute, Kenna loves her but does not always know what to do and Rainbow likes copying her!~

When Max and Mckenna both had work, they often hired male or female nanny to watch over Rainbow because they trusted them and knew she would be taken care of and she always was.

This is a cute picture of her drinking her milk and how good the nanny is attending to her needs~

But mostly because she is so cute tho~

The twins have upgraded jobs from their part-time ones.

Max has gone into more internet type work as Web Administer to learn more about the net. Right now he is a type of student learning the ropes and the company how things are run and kind of errand boy to fetch coffee but soon, he will join tech support, he has to work on his programing skill.

This is why on his day off, he get Rainbow up and dressed and over to the library they travel to use the computers.

Before he can get started, he gets a change to advertise a minor product because of his modest fame on social media (In the SOL mod it allows any sim to access the social media options when high enough).

Max decided to do so, he could make a little extra money to go towards the house. His fans minded a lot and he lost a chunk, apparently you are a sell out when doing this and people don't like that.

Thank goodness after realizing this, Max opened up with how he had no idea what it would causes his image to look bad and he was sorry and embarrassed. His fans were forgiving as more than half he lost came back after such an open post.

Max also found that juggling a now 5-year-old was very hard at a library, keeping her in the playroom and busy, feeding her from food stalls and taking her potty, ate up a lot his time, he had a hard time focusing to gain his skills up #Fatherhood

Luckily once Mckenna got home from work, she is an applicant to get into the night shift work as a security guard, she was able to come and help.

On Mckenna's day off, it is a nice day in Oasis Springs, she is explaining to Rainbow how they are going to travel over to the park to sell some of her statues and see how that goes and Rainbow could play all she wanted.

Mckenna was feeling a bit overwhelmed about watching Rainbow and interacting with people to sell her product but after some chill time thinking and watching clouds, cuddling with Rainbow, she felt inspired. She did great! There was about 15 to start and she had 3 left when she was done, we set it to 50% rate so we got a good 180 to 210 for each statue pending on which one and quality. This was also my first time using the table from City Living, it was pretty fun time~.

After Max got home from work, he came over and cooked up some bake potatoes on the grill for Rainbow and few other tots around and then called Juliana (his crush) They talked about going to a concert Saturday night since they both loved listening to music and the band playing.

He also called Lilith to say happy birthday (Kenna did too and Rainbow) to make plans to take her out for ice cream on Friday when she got back.

They stayed out pretty late selling but after a bit they packed it in, Rainbow was getting cranky and needed a bath from playing all day.

That is exactly what daddy did, washed her up nice and clean but quickly, the poor dear was so tired she did even play with the normal rubber ducky.

Rainbow still insisted on a story (blame Lilith lol) but after only a page flip, she was out like a light, night, night sweet girl~

Mckenna made the ice cream having the highest cooking skill.
She gives Rainbow hers, who is soooo excited by it heh, cute did not get a good pic of her enjoying though!

Lilith ate down her ice cream fast! The others enjoyed a bit slower while they listened attentively to her wonderful time at Plumbob Parks! She went with Gianna, Matty, Angel on the day of her birthday.

While Max took Rainbow and then himself to the bathroom, Lilith and Mckenna started talking autonomously each other!~ And it was all positive! Aaaaaah this day, I've dreamed of, they are finally out of the red with each other but there is no real green maybe a sliver but still~ YAY!!!~

Of course Max had to take advantage of this amazing lighting on such a pretty spring day and take pictures of his daughter outside, use to this by now, Rainbow does not mind one bit and has grown to quite love the camera lol oh boy.

Max and Juli went to their concert together and had a good time!

I think they are both catching feelings for each other!~

Yeeeeep I think they like like each other!

After they got back, Max reluctantly invited Juliana in, explaining how they were moving soon. She assured him it was fine and she understood how he grew up here and how she was glad he and his sisters were going to be free of all the issues that came most apartments in this district.

Max had to go check on Rainbow, she was asleep but he always did. This left Mckenna and Juliana alone, I was nervous but Juli seems just so chill, she talked to Mckenna about the concert, work etc, Mckenna responded well.

Mckenna did not really believe in all this crushy dating stuff being unflirty, Max had wasted money on tickets....but if it made her twin so happy, giddy even, well, the girl was okay, decent so why not let him have a good time? Just as long as they did not spend up to much money it was fine, she guessed.

Max was cranking out the hours at the library trying to work on his online class to learn more about programing. Because he never had the best, education, it took him longer to understand things, but he was trying since he really needed the promotion eventually.

During his break as he munched a taco, he got a phone call from Lilith who was stumbling over all her words in a blaze of excitement.

Max found himself laughing.

"Okay Lili, take a breath or four, I get your day went great, but I like to hear a lot more about it instead of gibberish." he chuckled.

Lilith calmed to a degree but blasted into a whole new direction.

"How about we meet up at the cafe, in about an hour and a half? Hare and Hedgehogs ? I invite Kenna and you can get more hyped off pastries and tell us all about it."

A happy squeal seared his ear along with Lilith filling in Matty not to far away of her plans.

Max made a couple more calls, one to his sister and one to Female nanny to babysit, Rainbow.

They all met up at the cafe.

Juliana came along after a while and Max flagged her over, happily introducing her to his younger sister, Lilith. The two got along great~

They all had a good time chatting and listening to tunes.

Once home, before her bed time story, against his more better judgement, lol Max spent some roughhousing playtime with Rainbow.